Lifeline Support
Federal Lifeline discount of up to $9.25 a month. Apply at getinternet.gov. 7 days, 9 am to 9 pm Eastern.
Official page: lifelinesupport.org
Free and Low Cost Phone and Internet Help in North Dakota: Lifeline and Text Lines
How to get a phone or internet discount in North Dakota with the federal Lifeline program, which help lines work by text, and how to manage benefits online.
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Hi friend. A working phone can be your lifeline for jobs, benefits and safety. The federal Lifeline program can lower your monthly bill if you qualify.
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What is Lifeline?
Lifeline gives a monthly discount of up to $9.25 on phone, internet or bundled service. People on qualifying Tribal lands may get up to $34.25 a month. You may qualify based on income or by being on a program like SNAP or Medicaid.
Official page: lifelinesupport.org
How do I apply?
Apply online at getinternet.gov. Or call Lifeline Support at 800 234 9473, 7 days a week, 9 am to 9 pm Eastern. After you are approved, contact a participating phone or internet company to get your benefit.
Official page: lifelinesupport.org
Which help lines work by text?
Text your zip code to 898211 for 211. Text or call 988 for crisis support. Text START to 88788 for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Veterans can text 838255. Young people can text 800 786 2929 for 1 800 RUNAWAY.
Official page: myfirstlink.org
Can I manage my benefits online?
Yes. The state Self Service Portal lets you apply for or manage SNAP, Medicaid, energy help and child care help, and submit documents online. If you can't get online, the Customer Support Center can help at 866 614 6005 or 701 328 1000.
Official page: hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp
Where can I find a library?
The North Dakota State Library has an ND Public Libraries section on its site. Call 701 328 2492, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. A library card also gives you free online courses through Universal Class in many libraries.
Official page: library.nd.gov
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Bunkly tip: texting works when a call won't, like when your signal is weak. Keep 898211 saved in your phone.
Who to call in North Dakota
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Self Service Portal, North Dakota Health and Human Services
Apply and manage SNAP, Medicaid, energy and child care help online. Phone help at the Customer Support Center.
Official page: hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp
North Dakota State Library
Points to public libraries across the state. Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Official page: library.nd.gov
FirstLink, North Dakota 211
Text your zip code to 898211 or dial 211. Open 24 hours.
Official page: myfirstlink.org
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call, text or chat any time. Free.
Official page: hhs.nd.gov/crisis
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